Another milestone … our 1st Christmas not in the same world. We completed
Aunt Terri’s orchestrated tune, “I Just Remembered,” and sent copies
of the CD to her children and their children. What a thrilling process. My friend Steve
produced the recording session and we collaborated with a gifted LA orchestrator and
arranger named Michael. He supplied the synth string section and harp. We hired musicians
to play flute, trumpet, English horn, piano, bass, and drums. Nancy sang Aunt Terri’s
poignant lyrics. I hope she will be pleased. I sure am. The entire process was a gift,
and I hope to create a musical project with larger scope soon.

Thinking about you inspires me, so I want to remember some compelling characteristics
that defined your essence … freckles, giggles and smiles for everyone. I loved your
joy-filled spark. Sometimes I was serious and stuffy. You offered needed balance. I can't
thank you enough, Laura. You taught me lessons that I never found in books. Your people
skills were pronounced and seemed to flow naturally. Sometimes I envied that.

You also loved animals … guinea pigs when you were little and always our beloved
Labradors. You were best friends with Kookie, Chocolate Frosting and the Cinders.
In childhood you lived a delighted golden-rule philosophy. It was a supreme gift to everyone
you met. It still is. Merry Christmas.